Short
Canoe Trip - $395 per person
This two night, three day short trip is a great introduction to the
Zambezi River and its fantastic wildlife. Taking you through the
scenic Kariba gorge where although there is very little to no white
water the current is generally strong which makes for easy canoeing.
Island Trail - $550
per person
Three night, four-day island hopping canoeing Safari through the
middle Mana flood plain region of the Lower Zambezi.
5 in 1 River run -
$660 per person
A four-night five-day adventurous canoeing safari through the flood
plains of the middle Zambezi encompassing game drives, both night and
day, a walk and a visit to a traditional fishing village.
Great Zambezi - $855
per person
A six-night seven-day safari geared towards the canoeing enthusiast
looking for that element of added excitement. This section of river
passes through the floodplains of the middle Zambezi and the confines
of the remote Mupata gorge, before ending at the confluence of the
Luangwa River. On this section of river one can explore the numerous
subsidiary channels, which are prolific in bird and animal life.
Canoeing Trips
Our canoeing safaris are participatory with all supplies and
provisions being carried in the canoes. Canoeing safaris that extend
over 4 days are re-supplied by vehicle and uplifted at the end of the
safari by 4x4 Land Cruisers. Canoeing safaris are kept to a manageable
size of 5 canoes per safari; larger groups may be accommodated for on
request by splitting the groups up during the day and coming together
for meals and evening camps.
The Canoeing Routine
As the Valley can get extremely hot in the summer months (March is
relatively cool in comparison), we start canoeing reasonably early to
make the most of the cool part of the day, before stopping for
breakfast. A typical day will consist of the following routine:
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Rise -Up at 6.30am
for tea/coffee and biscuits before setting off on the river.
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Breakfast - Between
8.30 and 9 am for approx 1 hour stop.
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Lunch- Between 12pm
and 2.30 (out of the mid day heat under the shade of a river bank
tree.
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Camp- We generally
reach our island campsite by 5.30 where upon camp is set and
snacks and dinner are served.
Canoeing Equipment
and provisions
All our safaris are participatory and self-contained from the start to
the finish of Safari.
Equipment
Canoes 5.4 meter Canadian Canoes / x 5 flotation chambers
Capacity Two man - carrying capacity 320kg’s p/canoe
Cushion 1-inch foam seat cushions
Paddles Single bladed aluminum / fiberglass
Life Jackets Medium floatation
Sleeping Bags Standard with individual inner linings for each
individual
Pillows Standard aircraft pillows
Tents Large two man dome tents with mosquito gauze protection
Mattresses ¾ inch compressed foam-folding mattresses
Chairs/Tables Folding canvas chairs and camp tables
Cookers Portable gas stove and bottles
Cutlery Steel knives, forks, spoons with melamine mugs, bowls
and plates
Meals and drinks
Wake Up- Tea/Coffee and biscuits before morning start
Lunches - Light cold meats, chicken, salads, cheese, bread rolls
Dinners - Full beef or chicken dish with 3 veg and carbohydrate
Alcohol - We provide complimentary wine, which is served with your
dinners
Other - Cordials and purified water
Should you require any
additional or alternative drinks please let us know. We provide cooler
boxes and ice to facilitate this. Although on these longer trips, we
may towards the end we generally run out of ice at times particularly
in the hotter months
